16th Apr 2011 Partick Thistle 1 Ross County 1 (SFL First Division - game 32)

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Match Information

37y, 5m, 23d			Jackie McNamara		Jimmy Calderwood
Jamie Campbell
Jackie McNamara
Kris Doolan (1-0, pen 3 mins)					Paul Lawson (1-1, 36 mins)
Paul Cairney; David Rowson					Iain Vigurs
Martin Grehan (Shaun Fraser, 80 mins)					Iain Vigurs (Jason Marr, HT); Steven Craig (Garry Wood, 65 mins)
23y, 9m, 19d			Scott Fox		Michael McGovern
26y, 7m, 8d			Willie Kinniburgh		Gary Miller future Jag
24y, 0m, 27d			Patrick Boyle		Scott Boyd former Jag
19y, 0m, 23d			Jamie Campbell		Johnny Flynn
20y, 2m, 20d			Conrad Balatoni		Marc Fitzpatrick
33y, 4m, 3d			Alan Archibald		Steven Craig future Jag
23y, 7m, 18d			Paul Cairney		Stuart Kettlewell
34y, 7m, 2d			David Rowson		Paul Lawson
24y, 4m, 5d			Kris Doolan		Iain Vigurs
24y, 2m, 8d			Chris Erskine		Andy Barrowman
26y, 6m, 7d			Martin Grehan		Michael Gardyne
25y, 5m, 25d
18y, 5m, 18d			Ryan Scully		Sean McCarthy
17y, 2m, 6d			Jordan McGrotty		Garry Wood
19y, 11m, 18d			Ross McGeough		Jason Marr
17y, 9m, 17d			Shaun Fraser		Scott Morrison
24y, 5m, 4d			Tommy Stewart		Darren Smith

Match Report

TTA report

McCall resigned 15 April. McNamara appointed. A hand ball by future-JAG Craig and Doolan converted the penalty (4). County had the best of the chances then a free-kick on the edge of the D was converted (36). The second half was open and both teams survived penalty scares but it ended 1-1.

Media report

16-Apr-2011, ptfc.co.uk

After a difficult 24 hours so, it was a welcome return to football at Firhill this afternoon with Jackie McNamara taking charge of the Thistle team for the very first time. His first team selection showed just one change from the team defeated midweek by Falkirk. Jackie himself sitting the game out with Jamie Campbell coming back into the team for his second start in the Thistle first team.

Jackie’s spell as Thistle manager could hardly have got off to a better start with Thistle taking the lead as early as the third minute. A seemingly innocuous ball into the County box was unaccountably handled by a visiting defender and Thistle had only their second penalty of the season. Kris Doolan was the man to take it and he thumped the ball high into the back of the net for his 16th goal of the season. County, desperate for points in their bid to avoid a place in the play-offs, were close to levelling the scores in the 15th minute with Scott Fox have to produce a good save at his left hand post to keep out a Steven Craig effort. County were close again in the 18th minute when Andy Barrowman was a little unfortunate to see his effort deflected over the bar. As County kept the pressure on, Scott Boyd headed wide of goal. The Thistle goal was again under threat in the 32nd minute. Iain Vigurs was able to make progress down the left and although Scott Fox was able to palm away Vigurs’ cross, the ball broke to Michael Gardyne who saw his effort blocked by Paul Cairney. Thistle meantime hadn’t been seen much as an attacking force, a purposeful run down the right and cross from Jamie Campbell aside, but in the 34th minute an excellent free kick from Paul Cairney only needed a touch from a Thistle boot to double the lead. The game’s next goal though came, in the 36th minute, the way of Ross County and it was hard to argue that it wasn’t a deserved equaliser. There was also no denying the quality of Paul Lawson’s free kick from a few yards outside the Thistle box after Alan Archibald had been penalised for a foul. Thistle were nearly back in front in the 39th minute when the impressive Jamie Campbell saw his effort crack off the outside of the County post. In the 43rd minute County were close to nudging themselves in front with Andy Barrowman not quite able to direct his flick from a Gardyne cross on target.

Thistle were nearly behind less than 60 seconds after the restart but Alan Archibald was able to head behind for a corner after a mix up at the back. Just prior to the hour mark Thistle were again appealing for a penalty for handball but on this occasion referee Colvin didn’t point to the spot. Chances for either team were few and far between but in the 67th minute there was a hint of an opening for Martin Grehan but a County defender was able to get across quickly and block. In the 73rd minute some typical Erskine skill nearly conjured up a second goal for Thistle. His cross picked out Kris Doolan but McGovern in the County goal was able to block Doolan’s effort from about 8 yards out. Thistle were starting to enjoy a period on top at this point and McGovern did well to grab hold of a dangerous left foot cross from David Rowson. With 7 minutes remaining Thistle were about an inch away from taking the lead. Scott Fox was off his line quickly to clear and his clearance was collected by Kris Doolan. Doolan’s turn took him away from his marker but although he was able to squeeze the ball past Michael McGovern, Scott Boyd was able to get back and clear off the line. That was the last of the chances in a game in which Thistle failed to build upon their early advantage.

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● The 24th managerial reign begins with Jackie McNamara's first game in charge.

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● 31 consecutive competitive appearances for Chris Erskine, 25th Sep 2010 to date, a new personal best. (Longest run since: Paul Paton - 36 games, 24th Jul 2010 to 19th Mar 2011. Club-record: Johnny Jackson - 313 games, 28th Aug 1926 to 25th Mar 1933.)

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